Arm Pain After COVID-19 Vaccine Is Common

Still have arm mildly hurting at shot site, shot in 4/21 and its 7/22 and I still feel it often

I had my spring booster 5 days ago, (when he did the jab it burnt as it went in),initially, my arm didn’t hurt.
Now, there’s swelling all around the top off my arm and its, today, going further down.
IT’S burning, it’s extremely painful.
When in bed, I lay on it, I was asleep but the pain woke me up.
My 1st 2 jabs were astra, no probs but the 2nd 2 were Pfizer, I thought I was dying, as did my partner. I was hallucinating, I told my best friend, who was looking after me, to make sure my son was in for 7pm as he had school in the morning.
My best friend died 14 years ago and my son is 30 years old.
The spring booster was MODERNA, again I had a severe reaction.
Now, I won’t have anymore covid jabs. It can’t be doing my brain or body any good..
I’ve been so scared.
Thanks for reading
Kind regards
Nottingham
Uk
Diane

I got vac in left arm but have pain in right

Hi
I have got my second pfizer shot 11th of march last year,and I still feel pain in my arm.I cannot sleep on this side at all.My arm is slightly swollen.Is anyone out there who has the pain so long?

I received my first Moderna injection on 3/30/21, I had immediate pain and lots of bleeding at the injection site. Now, it January6, 2022 and I still have localized pain at the injection site. My left arm throbs and my range of motion is limited.

Has anyone who had these issues with the 1sr/2nd gotten the booster?

Hi I had my first Pfizer covid jab 6th April & 7months later am still getting a dull pain we’re I had my jab is this normal to still have a dull ache in my arm I haven’t had my second one cos I don’t want to feel the same ache! Is this normal & will I have this for ever

IS THIS FOREVER . Had a first Astrazeneca jab (UK) 9 months ago in February. I did post a comment 6 months ago, l am now lost in a mass of comments , at the time I thought I was on my own and I wasn’t. So pleased to have found this site. I feel bad for the people who have had much worse problems than mine. For 3 months my arm ached, felt very heavy and sent pains shooting from my shoulder to elbow, it was the feeling of ‘I had my injection a couple of days ago’ . After 3 months that feeling gradually improved, I still have the ache, the pains and tingling, but not everyday, I also cant sleep on my arm, otherwise it hurts all the next day. Think it must be forever. I have not had a second jab and really don’t think I can handle a flu jab either. I will not be sacrificing my right arm as well.

I received my first Moderna shot in the left arm in late March. Had a mild rash and itching at injection site the first day. It seemed to calm down, but on day eight the rash became inflamed, raised and about 5 inches across. My arm ached from shoulder to elbow. When I went for the second shot in late April it was getting better, but was still visible and painful. I showed the nurse the injection site and she seemed unconcerned. I got the second shot in my right arm. I had a fever and fatigue for a couple of days, but I had very little reaction in my right arm. But in about 3 days my LEFT arm started swelling up again. My shoulder froze up and I could not lift anything with my left arm. It is now September and I am just starting to get some range of motion in my left shoulder. I still have pain radiating from my shoulder down into my forearm. This was not SIRVA.

Has anyone gotten the shot in their right arm, felt sore in that arm, but moved to the left arm then? It’s been two weeks since I gotten the second dose of Pfizer, and this whole past week, my left arm has been feeling sore and fatigued. It also seems to tingle and lose feelings some of the time. Why is the soreness in my opposite arm than where I got the shot administered?

-Received my 2nd Moderna shot in Feb. A week later developed a very sore arm/shoulder. By end of April soreness was very intermittent. Three weeks ago in July had an episode where I could hardly move my arm. I am now thinking it is bursitis or stable angina. Last few months I only have an episode when I am in an air conditioned casino and have been on my feet for quite a few hours. However, no chest pain or trouble breathing. I have a physical exam in two days and will query the doc. I can deal with bursitis, but angina is another ball game. I am 81 years old so who knows. All I know is that I did not have any of this pain prior to the vaccine. Could be a coincidence. All said, the vaccine is a miracle and everyone should get it.

I experienced pain in my upper arm when lifting or pushing it back approx one week after my first Astra Jab in March didn’t relate it to the jab until I had my Second dose in my other arm and then experienced the same symptoms. Initial sharp shooting pain which is severe enough to make me feel sick followed by a dull ache for 20 secs . Im fit and exercise regularly, never had any problems with joints or muscles before. Im hoping this isnt permanent because it hindering my daily life and my sleep.

I’m back again with another update. (I posted a few weeks ago that I had J&J in late March, noticed mild soreness to touch at the injection site early in late June. Some arnica gel applied to the sore part took it all away within a few days.) Now, just a few days ago, I noticed a mysterious soreness on the other, opposite arm. A little higher up on the arm, closer to the shoulder. I have no idea what it could be, but it was eerily similar to the soreness on the injection site. A few days of arnica gel again has taken all soreness away.

I consulted Dr. Google and it appears that occasionally, people get soreness on the opposite arm after a vaccine. I cannot be certain this is the culprit with me but it possibly is. In any case, I’m fortunate that my symptoms so far have been mild and easily remedied.

I have had very similar issues. I had my first Moderna jab in May, straight away my arm was swollen and extremely sore for around a week. It was then fine, and all of a sudden this past week (July) it has started to become swollen again and is aching me, I am also getting pains down my arm into my fingers that come and go. I spoke with a doctor who immediately said it couldn’t be related to the vaccine as it was so long after getting it but I completely disagree – the swelling is in exactly the same spot as where I got the jab!! I am really hesitant to get my second vaccine due in August now. Does anyone know why this is happening and if it is safe to get the second vaccine?

I got my first Pfizer COVID shot on my right arm in late May. I had soreness at the injection site . About 14 days later , I started to have swollen rash arround the injection site. Did anyone have a delayed skin reaction ( covid arm ) 2 weeks later ? Most delayed covid arm is about 1 week later. I never heard anyone else had a delayed skin reaction 2 weeks later .
My red hot covid arm fade very slowly. I am going to delay my second shot until the rash fade completely.
My injection site area still feel heavy and sore 4 weeks after the first shot. I am concerned that these feeling will get worse if i get the second shot.
Should I get the second shot on the other arm ? But I do not want to feel heavy and sore on my both arms for the rest of my life. Should I sacrifice one arm or divide the damage to both arms. I hope my symptoms will go away eventually.
So thankful I found this site. I am not alone. We can help each other.

First Moderna shot was fine, no side effects but I got my second shot of the Moderna vaccine in April and went through a few rough days of filling ill. It’s now July and I’m still feeling pain at the injection spot.

The nurse told me to keep swinging it, apparently it helps circulate muscle reflex. The pain or sting should die down after four days to a week, if you still have pain or swelling after that call in the medics stat. Don’t go crazy on pain killers, and don’t sleep on your arm.

I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID shot in late March. I had soreness at the injection site for a few days. Then it seemed to fade. Just today (late June) I noticed the same part of my arm is sore and I can’t think of any other explanation for it. It’s no big deal (I only notice it if I poke that part of my arm) but I was wondering what was going on. It’s not super painful, there is no bruise or discoloration, it’s just sore to the touch. I can move my arm around fine. Maybe it’s been like this all this time but I didn’t notice before because I never poked my arm there, lol. I don’t know if this is a coincidence or if I have a slight case of what everyone else here is suffering from.

I’ve been following this thread for a while. I got my first moderna march 1. No side effects with either shot other than soreness, however I did have a deep, dull almost constant pain once the sharp pain went away. I do work out using weights, it does get better when I take breaks of a week. I was beginning to think it would never stop but it seems to finally be getting better. fingers crossed.

After the Pfizer today my left arm stoped working entirely for an hour anyone else have this problem it’s not very comfortable cause I can’t move my arm sometimes

All these people with varying degrees of pain in different parts of the arm? An immune system response? I received a 2nd Moderna shot 3 weeks ago. I got “covid arm” (red swollen patch adjacent to injection site)a day after receiving the shot. After about 3 days this disappeared but now a pain has started up that feels as if I burned myself on the oven yet there is no rash this time but it is extremely painful to the touch. I am beginning to wonder what is really happening. If researchers know it might be a good idea for them to share with the public as those who are unvaccinated might be more willing to receive a vaccine if all the info is put out there!

I am glad I am not the only or rare percentage that is having sore arm from Pfizer vaccine after reading what everyone wrote on this site. But I am still worry that the soreness won’t go away. Had my first vaccine on June 15 on my left arm and still has that uneasy weird soreness. Sometimes i feel it, sometimes i don’t feel it. Depends on how i use my left arm. So annoying!!!! Hope it will go away soon!!! Worry getting my second shot!!!

I got my 2 shor of medorma around April and my left arm is bothering me with pain real bad

I had Astrazeneca nearly two weeks ago. Had a day in bed the next day but after that was fine except for a really sore upper arm. That started dissipating about 5 days later and was feeling much better – but this morning it’s really sore again! Not great because I have bad tennis elbow in the other arm!

I got my Pfizer first shot in my right arm on March 02 -21. My second shot on March 22-21 in my left arm. After all these months my left arm where I got the vaccine shot still hurts. Did anyone else have that problem? And secondly will this happen continue to hurt and not stop hurting.

I had moderna 1st dose last week around 3rd june i had a dead arm for 3 days but now its swollen and hot

I got the Covid vaccine May 11 now I can barely raise my arm it hurts so bad. It was really hot the first 3 weeks almost on fire when you touched it and had a hard bump NOw the redness is gone but pain is worse Any ideas

For the people here experiencing shoulder pain beyond the normal few days after vaccine, or nerve related issues in their shoulder/arm/hand, there is a support group on Facebook called “SIRVA- Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration.” I posted about this a few weeks ago here but it’s buried now in the thread. Just wanted to put it out there again if you’re searching for answers or support. I hope everyone heals quickly. 😊

I got my 2nd Pfizer shot on Feb. 27th. My arm wasn’t as sore as it was the first shot. However, yesterday 6/7/21 my arm started hurting and burning where I got the shot and today it’s worse… any ideas?

Got my first Pfizer shot on March 12th…pain in my shoulder does not allow me to raise my arm straight out to the side or backwards without shooting pain. I can not lift anything heavy and now the pain has radiated down to my elbow joint and wrist joint. This poor arm is becoming increasingly useless. I do not want to get a second dose if this is not cleared up. Anyone else find that their symptoms eventually went away?

I had the Moderna vaccine over 2 weeks ago, I was deadly sick for three days, my arm is severely swollen and super fire red hot burning feeling. I cannot touch my arm my body is burning up, my arm is getting worse and hotter and more and more swollen each day. My body does not feel the same, I lost my appetite on top of losing my taste buds. When I received the vaccine my temperature went up above 102 my head was on fire, my headaches are so severe and still are Tylenol will not help. I have to contact my Primary physician tomorrow asap. I think the vaccine really destroyed my body!! My blood pressure is high and I’m very tied. My gut told me not to take the vaccine and I did anyway DUE to the media pressuring us 24/7 Cannot even watch tv without them pressuring every New Yorker to take the vaccine!! I would NOT RECOMMEND THIS VACCINE TO ANYONE..!

I had my second pfizer on the 3 rd april and still got pain in my muscle

So thankful I found this site. Had my first AstraZenaca shot early April no real issues. Had my second shot last Sunday, could feel it going in, then within no time my arm started to ache and has been ever since. The pain radiates into my neck and shoulder. Tried Advi, Tylenol, muscle relaxant s, heat,ice etc. Can’t sleep on my left side. Hoping this isn’t something permanent.

I had my second dose of Moderna on May 21. Spent all last night in the ER due to severe stiff neck, shoulder and upper spine pain plus a fever that started about 6 hours after the vaccine and never went away. All i hear is how everyone else had barely any symptoms and no one will say it could even be remotely related to the shot. I was told i now have arthritis in my upper spine/neck and a heart murmur i never had before. Most blood test results were normal. Put on Motrin, but that didn’t relieve it…praying this goes away in time because i feel miserable.

So I had the shot in both arms and both arms feel like I have a frozen shoulder. The muscles in the upper parts of both arms hurt esp. if they get jerked. Reaching behind is painful. I’m going to an orthopedist and will tell him the story that sounds akin to I was taken by aliens but I have no explanation for this pain except the shots. I am also using a massage gun on my arms, back and neck to try to help. This is crazy!

I had my first Moderna vaccine on April 14 and had no side effects for a week. Then my left arm became extremely sore in the muscles, shoulder, and wrist. I could hardly move it and had problems keeping the pain level tolerable. After three weeks the pain started to go away so I had my second shot on May12, but in my right arm. I started to have problems the next day, similar to what happened to my left arm, but worse. And similar to what others have shared in this forum. In addition to the right arm and shoulder hurting, my collar bone also hurts from the shoulder to the sternum. And I have back pain under my shoulder blade. My neck is stiff and sore. I can’t sleep on my right side or raise my arm. And it isn’t getting any better. I’m glad I found this website! I hope I can find some advice on what to do.

Same here! I had my first Pfizer shot on 3/3 in my right arm and my second shot on 4/1 in my left arm. Left arm is now fine, but the pain in my right arm came back a week or so after Shot #2 and has not gone away since. I usually only feel it when I try to raise my arm above my head or pull it behind my back, but when I do those things it’s very noticeable. It appears concentrated around the injection site and close to the surface. Glad to see I’m not the only one! Take care everyone!

Omg I finally found this discussion that validates that I’m not crazy or imagining the pain in my left arm, shoulders, neck and spine. I received first shot in January with just pain at injection site for about four days. Second shot felt pain immediately but got very sick four days later. Could not get out of bed for the next week. Pain subsided in arm but about a month later, could not raise my arm or sleep on it. Can barely lift it over my head. Then the pain and in my neck, shoulders and spine became an everyday problem. These symptoms will not go away. Keep feeling I need a deep tissue massage because I hurt all the time..

I had my Pfizer vaccine in January 12 and 2nd one in feb 2, since then I have not been able to lift my left arm, It hurts so bad that I take Tylenol or ibuprofen everyday. Do anyone know of any help to make this pain stop. I really need help and so far no one seem to have an answer.

I have the SAME issues. It’s been 5 weeks since my Pfizer vaccine & I can barely lift my arm above my head. I have pain when lifting my toddler or doing the smallest of things. I can’t lie on my left side without pain & I struggle doing arm exercises at the gym. I have random shooting pains with the slightest of movement. I really hope this isn’t permanent 🙁

Had my second moderna shot on March 25th. So my arm is still sore and lifting weights and or playing golf has been difficult. Some everyday chores are now more a problem. Does anyone know when the pain will finally subside?

I am left handed and had shot in right arm Its been twelve days and my joints in elbow hurt and burning sensation sometimes where shot was given

YES! Exactly how Louise explains it is what I am also dealing with! “…not slept a full night since. My left arm continues to feel very sore everyday and I cannot longer lie on that side in bed. The slightest stretch can make my arm feel like it’s been ripped out of its socket and then it feels completely dead. It takes my breath away and brings me close to tears! 20 seconds later the pain will subside. I have been left with limited movement in my left shoulder and experience slight pain across my back to my right shoulder, and also in my neck, and find simple tasks such as getting dressed or tying my hair up now difficult. Absolute nightmare!!.”
It has been difficult to explain to anyone who has not been feeling these effects but this is it exactly. I have very limited use of my left arm now and it seems to be getting worse as time goes on rather than easing. My second shot was May 12th. That day and the next I had typical injection pain and was very tired/run down. A few days later I started getting shooting pains in my arm and across my shoulders, with a constant feeling of almost like a knot in a muscle underneath my shoulder blade but then flares up and shoot down my arm and across my back and neck. Then it all goes numb, almost like when you hit your “funny bone” and that arm is useless for a while.
My ankles and feet swelled up like I haven’t seen since I was pregnant (22 yrs ago!) about three days after the second dose. The swollen ankles went down about 24 hrs later and have been ok since.
Also have a constant itchy hand/palm/fingers in my left arm as well (both shots were in the left arm).
I don’t know what to do to relieve this pain and numbness in my arm. It’s getting scary because I keep worrying that maybe it is blood clots or is going to be a permanent side effect since it is not letting up and seems to be spreading!

Hi everyone, sorry to hear of all your troubles. I too am experiencing many symptoms of what I believe to have stemmed from having my 2nd Covid vaccination administered incorrectly. My 2nd shot was on 26th March. I have not slept a full night since. My left arm continues to feel very sore everyday and I cannot longer lie on that side in bed. The slightest stretch can make my arm feel like it’s been ripped out of its socket and then it feels completely dead. It takes my breath away and brings me close to tears! 20 seconds later the pain will subside. I have been left with limited movement in my left shoulder and experience slight pain across my back to my right shoulder, and also in my neck, and find simple tasks such as getting dressed or tying my hair up now difficult. Absolute nightmare!!.

Had 1st vaccine Astra Zeneca 30 th jan and had a sore arm where it was administered. Since then on and off I’m aware it’s sore not all the time and really not enough to take meds. I’ve since had second vaccination 15th April in other arm no problem only next day felt a bit lethargic. No pain but still aware of the first injection and no marks or swelling.

Had my first Pfizer in early Feb. I have had alot of pain in many places, but now pretty much shoulders and bicep/deltoid junction both sides. Ibuprofen daily, at specific times is the only way I function. My issues are not SIRVA related. I think those of us who experience movement of the complaints in the shoulder /arm/neck/back regions are having similar complaints to people with myofascial issues. Maybe our individual auto immune responses are inflaming the fascia? It would explain the “movement” of the complaints.

I had my first moderna vaccine on 4 /24 ,my arm was very sore for a couple of days,and then on the first of May it was sore and kept getting worse constant pain from the top of my shoulder to the top of my hand and was red and swollen ,I finally went to my GP on the 12 and she gave me a toradol shot and a steroid shot and oral steroid for 5 days , glad to say the pain is pretty well gone , it’s a little achy in the morning but a couple of tylenol takes care of it ,But I’m scared about taking the second shot of vaccine. Anyone have the same,and what happened after second dose ,

It’s been 7 weeks since my second vaccine. The pain in my arm is getting worse by the day.

I have developed , after 10 days a stabbing chronic pain my my deltoid, injection site. I am 67 and have a few ache s and pains but this is a bit different, could it be a delayed reaction to the injection?

Hello,
Has anyone had an extremely delayed reaction to the vaccine? I received my 2nd Moderna dose on Feb 2nd and JUST NOW have been having extreme pain in and around the injection site. I have stabbing pain and unable to lift my arm. even leaning my arm on my desk to type is very painful. I also have a burning sensation up my arm into my neck.
I didn’t have any major side effects immediately after my vaccination

Hi All. I wanted to let the people who are experiencing extended arm/shoulder pain know that there is a Facebook page called: SIRVA- Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration. It’s a private page, and you need to answer a few questions before joining.

SIRVA encompasses various shoulder injuries (resulting in tendinitis, bursitis, adhesive capsulitis, impingement syndrome, etc.), with pain being intermittent or constant, or a nerve related issue in the arm/hand. I didn’t initially think I was dealing with SIRVA but after more research and hearing about varying cases, now I know I am. There are sadly a good number of people joining this FB page after their COVID vaccines. It might be a good source of information if you think it’s possible you’ve sustained a vaccine injury. I hope we all heal as quickly as possible.

I’ve been following this discussion forum since mid March after experiencing intense swelling and pain in my shoulder, upper arm and armpit on the side I received my second Pfizer dose on March 7. Everything I read or heard about the side effects before and after I got my shot were definitely not what my experience has been. On 3/7, I received my 2nd dose and within 12 hours I had a 103 degree fever that lasted 2 days. The day after my fever broke, the swelling and discomfort started in my armpit. As if my armpit discomfort wasn’t enough, pain in my shoulder and surrounding muscles became so intense that I had to sit upright if I wanted to sleep. The shoulder pain was definitely worse at night. The armpit swelling subsided after 6 weeks, but the shoulder and muscle pain continues to this day. Strangely, the pain moves around in my shoulder and all over my upper arm. The one place I feel discomfort most of the time is where my bicep attaches to the inside of my upper arm and shoulder. I continue to use an ice pack and ibuprofen which provide me temporary relief. In the past couple of days, I’m experiencing occasional pins and needles sensations in my shoulder and upper arm. Yesterday, the spot of my injection was very painful, and I hadn’t experienced this pain in a long time..
Today, that pain disappeared. I am posting my experience because reading about the experiences of others in this forum has helped me cope with the past 9 weeks and maybe my experience will help someone else make sense of these vaccine side effects.

Hi All. I’ve been replying to some people’s comments directly but haven’t posted here on the general discussion in about a month. I received my second Pfizer vaccine on February 19th and have been dealing with pain and achiness in my shoulder region, clavicle, underarm, upper back/shoulder blade area since. The pain moves around, only in those areas on my vaccinated side. I’ve been to my PCP, a rheumatologist, and 2 orthopedic surgeons. I had a cortisone shot a month ago in my shoulder joint, felt pretty much complete relief 3 weeks later, but I’m feeling something creep back the last couple of days. I know a lot of us are presenting differently but I was thinking possibly a Facebook group page could help us stay connected and support one another a little easier. I’m really grateful for this article and forum but it’s tough to respond to people or know when someone has responded to us without any sort of notification system. If anyone would like to stay connected on a different platform, please let me know. We can share what’s working and what’s not, which could help us both physically and mentally. I’m not the savviest tech wise but creating a FB page can’t be too tough I assume. 😁

I haven’t posted for a month but the left arm pain from the first Astra Zeneca jab did go after 7 to 8 weeks. Here in the UK the second dose is administered 12 weeks after the first and 1 week after my second dose – in my right arm – things are following pretty much the same pattern as before.
I think it would be helpful to us all if the original article could be updated. By now there must be more information out there.

First scientific medical article about the Covid vaccine and Sirva just published. I have seen other articles about Sirva and other vaccines, but this is the first about The Covid vaccine.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00256-021-03803-x

A month after my second jab I get extreme pain on shoulder adduction as well as lifting any weight through the same arm. I had no problems after my first shot other than that night I couldn’t lay on that arm but this resolved in less than 24 hours. My second shot however am am having persistent severe pain on adduction . I wonder if its less to do with the vaccine and more to do with the technique and placement of the shot .

I got my 2nd Moderna shot on Feb 9 and here we are May 6 and I still have shoulder , arm, tendon and muscle pain. I also have to lay my right arm a certain way to sleep at night and sometimes have to help lift up my right arm with my left hand. I haven’t been to the doctor as I thought it all had to do with my tendonitis acting up as I am working in front of a computer all day. But now that I have read comments below, I now know it is from the Moderna vaccine.

May be worth a consideration: https://ccandh.com/vaccines-and-shoulder-injuries/

Well it’s been awhile since I updated. My Moderna shot was feb 24. Experienced extreme pain and extreme weakness in my left shoulder and scapular shoulder region. I finally had an intraarticlar injection April 19, in the shoulder joint. After around 3 days I felt 75% better. I was in heaven. I started physical therapy 10 days later and now I am worse than before the injection. I am so depressed. I really can’t live like this.

Had Pfizer shot January 16. It is now May 4. My left arm remains sore with shooting pains down to my hand. It has also radiated up to my shoulder, upper back, and neck. It is miserable and interferes with work and sleep. I ibuprofen doesn’t touch it. Hope they figure this out soon!

I received the J&J vaccine March 10, ’21 and have experienced pain in the injection arm, my left arm, since then. This is horrible. I’ll need to go to a doctor sometime, because this chronic arm pain is limiting function of my arm. Any movement of my left arm causes pain. This is what can happen when you become a “Guinea Pig.”

Had 1st Pfizer Feb 11. Still have upper arm/shoulder pain both sides every day. Occasional hamstring pain both sides. Had many more areas involved, but the rest have mostly resolved. Have reported to Pfizer. Left messages w/ primary twice. Understand this is all new, but would like to know actual cause of pain to try to understand. NOT looking forward to booster at this point.

Same here 1st moderna dose, arm discomfort showed after 10 days approximately, today is my second those and my arm still hurts, cant raise it past 80 degrees. how long it has lasted for you? did you needed medication?

My first shot Pfizer was at the end of January. The Muscle still hurts after 4 months. I have to sleep with my arm hanging down off the bed, and its also hard to put my left arm behind my back. I have used a heating pad on it and have taken Naproxen nothing has worked.

had my J&J shot april 9th yesterday and today I cant move my arm past my middle of my side very sore like i got hit with a bat? is this common what should I do

I received the J & J vaccine on April 5th with some slight soreness at the injection site. Two weeks later I felt a stinging pain and now near the injection site is very tender and the skin is numb. It almost feels like there’s still a needle in my arm at times. Every so often I feel that same stinging pain as well.

I had my first Pfizer vaccine on February 22 with no problems. After my second vaccine on March 17, I had arm pain which became worse over time to the point that my arm aches 24/7 and the pain wakes me up at night, even though I was taking two 650 mg tablets of Acetaminophen twice a day. It has been 42 days/nights of suffering, I finally went in to see the doctor, diagnosis “Covid Vaccine Arm” I was given prescriptions for Prednisone and Meloxicam. I feel that the vaccine definitely exacerbated my rheumatoid arthritis. I look forward to a good night’s sleep without pain, hopefully soon.

Second Moderna shot a week ago. First shot had arm neck pain. Second shot pain went away but came back day 7 worse than evr. I can barely turn my head. Arm neck and shoulder pain going down to my hands. Muscle (Sore to touch) and nerve pain. I am on immunosuppressing drugs which I was told stop and to start back after a week. As soon as I did the pain started back. No Dr knows what to do. Take my drugs as usual or not.

I had the AstraZeneca shot on Sat April 24/2021, arm was a bit sore that day but only at the exact site of injection.. After a day of chills and aches, it was getting better but 4 days after the shot, my arm and shoulder started to ache more and it hurt to sleep on it. It is also a bit bloated, and warm to the touch.. I am glad to read that I am not alone and that it is maybe just par for the course…

Had 1st phizer on april 15, little sore and then a red rash near site for 2 days, about 2 in diameter. went away. All good until day 11, yesterday, rash back and a little redder and worse, arm getting sore..worse than before. Guess this is the delayed thing i’ve heard about. Anyone with delayed reaction, my Dr hasn’t seen it yet in other patients, made me a bit nervous to hear that.

I had no pain after ,my first Moderna shot but the day after I got it I had a black and blue bruise at the injection site. It didn’t hurt but it took two weeks to heal. After the stuff I am reading about the blood disorder causing bruising I am a bit leery of getting the 2nd shot. I know of no one who had a bruise. Can anyone speak to this? I wasn’t getting any firm reassurance from my doc’s office.

I had my second shot of Moderna on Sunday 4/18/2021. Felt perfectly normal then on Thursday (4 days later) severe pain set in my arm. No red spots, not at the shot sight, but severe pain in my arm. from my elbow to my shoulder) settling mostly in my shoulder on the second day. The pain has now subsided, but it is still tender. The pain was almost unbearable, but no redness, I finally took a pain pill (twice) as Extra Strength Tylenol didn’t phase it.

I had my 2nd does of the Oxford vaccine 16/1/21 2days later developed a very painful arm and shoulder I had very reduced arm movements. Was seen by a rheumatologist 5 weeks ago who after a scan & X-ray diagnosed frozen shoulder. I was then given a hydrocortisone injection into my shoulder and hydro dilation performed. It helped that I could move my arm more freely but I still have a lot of pain in my upper arm and still having to take prescribed medication. Has anyone had the same experience. I live in the uk

I had my first dose of the Pfizer yesterday but the thing that is strange to me is I’m having pain in my right upper arm but the injection was given in my left arm! Has anyone had this happen to them?

I have been in pain since January 20….7 days after my first Pfizer vaccine. I have been posting since then. Had blood tests done….My C-Reactive protein results were high….also indicated that I had rheumatoid arthritis. I have never had any joint pain ….I am active…I do have an auto immune disease called Hashimotos. The doctor thinks that the vaccine could have flared up the arthritis…..Now I have been prescribed medication and hope to,see results….This has been a very frustrating few months. Good luck to all of you who are experiencing these symptoms.

got my shots in Jan & feb. arm is still sore not swollen

Yes very helpful, I the Johnson and Johnson and 2 weeks after I was having pain in my collar bone then a couple days later my lymph nodes under the arm I had shot in felt like they were swollen. The collar bone lasted about 5 days and lymph nodes are still tender…

My husband is suffering from severe arm pain with 1st and 2nd pfizer vaccine – any recommendations for pain?

“Gulick, who has received payments for consulting with pharma companies on HIV and hepatitis C drugs…”
What in the world? This isn’t an identifying detail, readers aren’t supposed to go “oh, right, THAT Gulick”, so you must think that detail is noteworthy in and of itself.
There are two alternatives to doctors getting paid to consult on drug development.
A, the doctors just volunteer. That would save big pharma a lot of money, and reduce the number of doctors that would be willing to involve themselves in drug production, but I don’t actually think either of those outcomes are good.
Or B, doctors DON’T consult on the making of drugs. That would obviously be terrible.
Get it together.

Received my first does of Moderna April 12, only felt a slight jab, my arm was sore (12 & 13) to the point it only hurt to raise it or sleep on it, 4/18/21 it only feels kinda like a slight sting where the needle went in, had it done on my dominant arm, so maybe that the reason, since I use it a lot and workout! Otherwise no other issues! NOTE: I felt safe and relax throughout the whole process, EMT were there and kept an eye on you afterwards and answer any concern I had about my own medical history etc before taken shot! . Looking forward to my second and hopefully getting on with some what of a normal life!

Taylor,
Consider yourself lucky if the Advil is working—and in your case it sounds like an inflammatory response. I have no definitive answer yet—just biding time with my pain and trying to manage pain with lidocaine patches. The rheumatologist should have more specific answers and I am doing a countdown to the day that I can see her. As most reports are stating, any pre-existing condition may worsen with the vaccine in these “rare” cases and that is what I was told. It may coincide with an inflammatory response but I will definitely be back on here to share whatever I learn. Stay strong and I hope you are still feeling less pain today.

I had my first vaccine on 5 March and felt quite ill the following day but was fine on the second day. I woke up on the 3rd day with pain in my arm, the injection site sore to touch. Today I still have the pain, in fact it has got gradually worse. I rested my arm for several days but I am a yoga teacher and practice most days but I now have to work through pain. I have kept myself fit my whole life (I’m almost 64) and before the vaccination I was fit and healthy. I am despairing about my arm as I can barely hold my phone to my ear to talk on my phone, after a minute or so I have to switch arms. For me this is debilitating and I don’t want to have the second vaccination as a result.

Hi Jody,
I’m so sorry we are all going through this. I was so excited to get the vaccine because I’m so afraid of Covid but now I’m so worried and upset about how I’ve been feeling. Mine all started 8 days after 1st Pfizer dose but it was all in biceps and shoulder pain like rotator cuff pain and it lasted to the day of my 2nd vaccine… now 4 days after the 2nd was when the costochrondiris pain started but it only lasted for the day yesterday, hopefully it doesn’t come back today. Now it’s really in my shoulder blades and upper back . My doctors are saying it’s an inflammatory response to my body making antibodies? Who knows. Advil does really help me, but I don’t know what the plan is long term. Does your doctor have any insight? Thank you!

Hi Taylor. That is exactly what I have-costochondritis. I had the second Pfizer vaccine on 3/15-over 3 weeks ago. I have since seen my PCP and had blood work and X-Rays. No significant findings whatsoever. Since I have had costochondritis before, I believe the vaccine has made what is typically a 3 week at most condition into a chronic and very painful one. I was put on oral prednisone and it did not help at all—neither do NSAIDs. I was given Lidocaine patches and to date, that is the only thing that is helping me manage my pain. I am seeing a rheumatologist at the end of April and we will take it from there. My pain started under my arm to upper back and shoulder area and I still have pain under the arm and my rib pain is the worst. Here is to feeling better and please do keep in touch. How long since you have been vaccinated and did you have the second vaccine??? Positive vibes to all…..

Does anyone after pain on the breastbone and upper back … almost like a costochronidits pain?

I had the J&J vaccine on 04/15 and I had some mild side effects that all went away.. but my shoulder is still sore. And my arm and hand are still tingling and my palm feels warm. Feels like nerve pain. I have not found many people talking about these side effects. Since it’s only a few days, I hope it will go away.

I had my first Pfizer vaccine on January 13…..Pain in arms started 7 day later and has never let up. You can read all my previous comments. My doctor put me on 40 mg of Prednisone for 5 days back in February….Some relief but pain came back. I finally saw the rheumatologist and she ordered a series of tests.I have an appointment to see her next Friday to go over the results. Since I still have very severe pain…especially at night …she gave me 10 mg of Prednisone for 7 days….5 mg for 7 days. I am on my 4th day and are having no relief from the arm pain. I will post my blood results after I see the doctor… This is 3 months with severe pain !!!!!!!

Hi Emma,
It seems pretty clear many are dealing with these side effects. I also though immunity was a minimum of one year until a few days ago reading that now we are fully protected for six months. Sure sounds like a change in efficacy to me. I would still get the shots even though still battling a sore shoulder 9 weeks after second Moderna shot However, conflicting info about the disease and vaccine not helpful.

Received the 1st moderna shot late feb, I experienced arm pain, which I expected, but it’s been 2 months since my first injection and pain is getting worse, almost unbearable, lots of sleepless nights, I have never had pain in that shoulder, since I received that first moderna in that arm, pain has been getting worse, 2nd moderna was in the other arm and have not had any issues. My doc does not know why, she stated they may have hit the bone on the first injection. I was an army ranger with several combat tours, so I am very familiar with pain, but this is different and getting worse. Any others experiencing this type of issue?

I am 47 years old no health issues. I got 1st dose of Moderna on March 27. My arm was immediately sore, but from everyone I’d heard from that was normal. Now I’m 13 days out and it feels sore like needle going in. Cant raise my arm all the way up. Range of motion is not there. I am very concerned for second dose in 2 weeks. Definitely getting in same arm only thing worse than one bad arm is two! My arm pit feels swollen along with pain on left side of back and neck. I’m seeing my dr this coming Friday. I will post what he says. I too am afraid it’s SIRVA. I had this done at CVS where there is a minute clinic so I assumed a nurse or nurse practitioner who administered the shots.

First Pfizer shot mid-March was no big deal. Night sweats, fever for one day, very painful location where needle entered along with reduced movement ability of that arm. Second shot April 7: big deal. Night sweats for two nights. Fever for about 48 hours left today, April 10. Bigger problem is swollen injection site that covers and area of about five inches in diameter, coupled with even larger swelling in the armpit. I am unable to reach that arm behind my back because of the swelling and pain when I try. I’m both surprised and angered that as a herd of cattle led to the syringe slaughterhouse, we were not told of three things:

1. after-effects, as these most certainly had to be known before we were “slaughtered” with the needles;
2. potential remedies to these after-effects; and
3. most importantly, that the vaccination gives decent immunity only for as much as six months, as was just released nationwide in the press three days ago.

Had I known of these three factors, I would not have allowed myself to be taken to the needle slaughterhouse. I believe in holistic health through vitamins, herbs, exercise, and diet. Even if none of those can prevent Coronavirus, I would have preferred a harsh onset for a couple of days like two other healthy family members of mine had. Those symptoms were better than suffering with unknown symptoms from these two vaccinations that could be long-lasting, perhaps life-long. Who knows? All of the research still apparently has a jury that is still “out!” For that reason, it is impossible for anyone to tell us whether or not a vaccination is better than a few days of viral symptoms from the virus, provided that one is not in a high-risk group, i.e., aged, obese, etc. Foolishly, I believed early press and got vaccinated.

First Pfizer dose on 3/07. At a convention center, administered by members of the National Guard. First shot didn’t hurt at all and the only reaction I had was a sore arm for a day or so. Second dose on 3/28, (same place, also administered by the National Guard.) The second shot burned going in. It was also close to my shoulder (about 1.5 inches down and off-center) The guy giving the shot massaged the area for a moment after putting on the bandaid which seemed odd to me, but hey, what do I know? My arm was very sore for a couple of days, and then subsided. On the sixth day after the second shot, I woke up to extreme arm pain. Very little range of motion, can’t raise my arm high (taking off a t-shirt test–failed). Its been six days and the pain is not getting any less. Tylenol helps, but only so much. I also have light tingling in my hands. I am 57 and otherwise very healthy with no underlying issues. I’m scheduling an appointment with an ortho shoulder doctor asap. Given the location of the shot, and the staff giving the shot, I’m beginning to wonder if this could be SIRVA. I don’t really care, I just want it to go away.

I have been in constant pain since my Pfizer vaccine. Hopefully you have read my previous posts. I finally saw a rheumatologist who is running many blood tests….The lab took 8 vials. I have to go back in 2 weeks. She is aware of the same conditions in some of her other patients. Finally….being taken seriously….I still have severe pain in my arms at night…Let’s hope we can find some answers. I will continue to keep you informed. Thank you all for sharing….

Had my first dose of Moderna nearly 2 weeks ago, was fine for the first week. Then I woke up with debilitating pain that radiated from my neck into my shoulder and bicep/tricep – I was sure that I had herniated a disc in my neck or something. Have had this pain for several days, and nothing helps – I’ve tried advil, tylenol, vicodin, etc. and nothing works. The day after the arm pain started, my injection site became itchy and inflamed, and a lump formed. I researched and only found info about “harmless Covid-arm” and continued thinking I must have injured myself, everyone I ask tells me there’s no way the vaccine caused this. I’m so glad to see all of these comments, because now I know it’s the vaccine! Icing the injection site has been helping, as has taking double doses of Zyrtec. Yesterday and today I’ve experienced slight improvement, though I’m still in terrible pain. People need to know about this – I was ready to schedule a needless MRI because the nerve pain is so severe I was sure I had injured my neck!

Folks, Did a little goggle search on arthritis (RA and Osteo) and the Covid vaccine, and found some interesting stuff which indicated to me there is some linkage between an arthritis flare up and the vaccine. Sure looks like cause and effect to me. However, I am sure proving that is difficult. My left shoulder is sore eight weeks after second Moderna shot so I for one do believe there is linkage. Do wonder if this flare is temporary or the result of additional damage. Had no pain prior to second shot. Obviously there is a lot not know about the disease and the vaccine.

I thought I was alone until I searched online and found all of these comments. Had my 1st, left arm, moderna Feb 11. Arm hurt but I chalked it up to vaccine since I have been reading and seeing in the news this is supposed to be ‘temporary’ and only supposed to last a few days. Nope. My arm has never hurt this bad from any other vaccine. I was hesitant to get the 2nd on my right arm but I cannot have 2 barely functioning limbs. After 2nd shot I slept for 16 hours but that was minor compared to the pain that radiates from the shot site down my arm. I can barely pick up a gallon of water. Have tried ice, heat, exercises…nothing helps. I really hope this is not permanent. I don’t want to get steroids. I have been taking acetaminophen, aspirin, tylenol…nothing really helps.

About two weeks after my first injection (Pfizer), I noticed my upper arm was achy and stiff. This got progressively worse until simple things like reaching out the car window to mail a letter or make a bank deposit was almost unbearable. I began forcing myself to perform the motions and stretches that hurt the most. Now, after another month (including my second injection), I still have pain. It is slowly getting better, but I have to exercise the arm every day to hold off the stiffness. It’s weird, but not debilitating.

Has anyone had issues with upper back and neck pain lasting weeks? I have only had my first moderna vaccine 3 weeks ago and I was fine until 2 days after my first one that my neck hurt and then the following day it was my upper back in my shoulder blades. It’s like a full pain that comes and goes. It also seems hurt in different spots so it’s not in the same spot all the time. Only other people with similar effects is my sister who is dealing with it after her first one and my mom after her second vaccine. We all got the moderna vaccine too. Just frustrating not being able to find any answers anywhere.

After the first shot of the Pfizer it was fine, a little tender nothing different than a flu shot but about 5 hours later it was like The Rock punched me as hard as he could. It was very painful to move my arm above a certain height. Gone the next morning.

Thanks for this article and thread—it has alleviated a lot of my anxiety but I wonder why these reactions are not more widely reported. My case: no problems after first AZ jab until 3 weeks later when shoulder and arm pain suddenly appeared and were severe. Now (4 weeks post jab) the pain has dissipated but still some throbbing, especially at night.
Is this information being reported to health authorities? Who should I contact to report this? I had my jab in France but my French isn’t really good enough to file a report.

I had my first Pfizer vaccination in my left arm on Feb 18th and although I experienced no initial pain at the vaccination site, apart from slight soreness, a dull pain in my arm began about a week later. There is no outward sign of inflammation, but my arm feels sore where it touches my sleeve and there is a constant burning/tingling sensation around the vaccination site. Sometimes the pain is barely noticable but it seems worse at night and I cannot currently sleep on that arm.

I had the Pfizer shot on 4/4/21 and had no reaction, however today, 8 days later, I have a hot, hard, painful lump where I had the vaccination. I find it very strange to have such a delayed reaction after experiencing nothing for over a week. Going to monitor it for any additional developing.

Same here! I had my first shot (Pfizer) March 24th in my left arm. I have been in excruciated pain that radiates from my back shoulder blade to elbow and down to my fingers where my index, middle, and thumb are numb. I have been taking muscle relaxer and tramadol which is only a temporally fix. My injection site has a red spot and there is knot there. I have C4, C5, C6, and C7 bugling disks and seems to be aggravating them. I am continuously applying cold and heat to the back and elbow which has the most pain. I am due to take the second shot April 14th and really not looking forward to it but I am a teacher and need to have this before I go back in the school building with my students. I have read a lot of these posts but there seems to be no solution. I am really tired of the pain and taking the narcotics. Does anyone have a solution?

Hi Lisa,
Apologies for not replying to your question a few weeks ago. I’ve read your posts carefully as my symptoms are very similar to yours. The shoulder/arm problems got much better and I’d almost forgotten about them until a few days ago they returned without any warning or apparent reason. Like you I’ve ruled out SIRVA and believe that the vaccine has activated something in the immune system or something that has lain dormant. I have no history of injury in the left arm or shoulder. As with many conditions, doctors tend to treat the symptoms rather than the cause and I remain hopeful that eventually these reactions we’re experiencing will eventually settle down.

Received my first shot on the 23 of March-Pain at the site of injection, but 3 days later-the pain in my muscle is severe, hard to raise my arm without pain. Due for the 2nd shot
on April 20, seeing my PCP on April 12th. Feels like a pulled muscle, taking Acetaminophen, not helping much.

Folks, Two months since second Moderna shot to left arm. Some days are better, but soreness still exists. I have doubts this will go away. Continue to believe this is related to the shot. However, would still take the vaccine. A booster will go into the other arm though. Have a physical in Aug. and may request an MRI . Do not want more drugs as already taking an anti-inflamatory for arthritis in knees. Hope some of you have broken the code on these side effects. Hang in there and be thankful we got the vaccine!

It’s been a month now and at the first COVID shot site, it’s still sore. I have gotten my second shot on the other arm, it is swollen, warm to touch, and very sore. It’s been a week since my second shot.

Hi Mike,
Spoke with my HMO yesterday about an antibody test. The only one they will give is for folks that have COVID symptoms. As you said, it sounds like even if we could get a test not having data from others who have been vaccinated would make interpreting the results hard. Had my second shot 7 weeks ago and still have sore shoulder problems. It would be nice to verify if the vaccine had actually been dispersed to the right place. All I get from the medical world is that they assure me shots are always placed in the right spot. Well we all can hope so!!!! Never anticipated this type of challenge after getting the shots!! Always something.

A test for the “presence” of covid antibodies won’t do much good without knowing concentration or levels and how that compares to others fully vaccinated. I am having some trouble trying to find out if the available antibody tests measure levels. Maybe someone can help.

Hi everybody….It has been 10 weeks since my first Pfizer vaccine. A week later the pain started. You can read my previous comments. I took Prednisone for 5 days and had some relief. The last few days , the pain in my arms has intensified. I am having trouble sleeping at night. I live on Long Island and tried to make an appointment with a Rheumatologist…..a 4 week wait to see a doctor !!!! I am allergic to all painkillers so I have to grin and bear the pain. I can’t believe this is the only site that mentions these delayed pains in the arms. I am very discouraged. If this is inflammation, I keep hoping I will wake up one morning and the pain will be gone. I have Hashimoto’s disease and wonder if this could be a factor. Thanks to everyone who shares their stories…..

Hi Lisa, Yes, my orthopedic surgeon wants to do a steroid injection in my shoulder. But I do need to let everyone know that after lots of sleepless nights, I decided to get the second dose. I hope I made the right decision because right now my left arm is basically useless and I had the second injection in my right, dominant arm. I got it on Friday March 26, at a different facility. I had been in touch with a very sweet and understanding pharmacist there, who was there on the day I went in and she gave me the vaccine. What a difference. I did not feel a thing., NOTHING!!! The first vaccine was so painful and when the other person put the needle in, I felt burning pain and pressure. It felt as though she hit bone because I could tell she was having problems with the plunger. Anyway as expected, the side that I am having problems with, the left side is much worse. I was told to expect that. The reason for that is because the material in the vaccine was not placed correctly, I would therefore have an inflammatory response worse in that shoulder. (Basically the second shot was like a booster to the inflammation in my shoulder). I was told that this should settle down to where it was before the second shot. My right arm at the injection site is still sore from the second vaccine, but I am praying that will go away. Before I get a steroid injection in my shoulder, I want to get my evaluation completed with the neurologist. I am having extreme deltoid weakness, so I am sure I have nerve damage from the injection, axillary nerve. I’ve had discussions with many doctors regarding getting tested for antibodies, so I want to help everyone on this board with the information that I obtained. We all need to know if we are covered with antibodies, especially if the vaccine was not placed appropriately. Here is the information that I obtained. The Anti-nucleocapsid protein antibody test test is for prior or current infection. If you want to see if you have antibodies from the vaccine, you need to get anti-spike protein antibody test (anti-S1 Anti-S2. Again, this is what I have been told, I would confirm all of this with your healthcare provider.

In the above post, I meant nerve conduction test, not nurse conduction test.

Hi everyone, I am still suffering with arm pain. And Deltoid weakness Although my MRI shows bursitis and adhesive capsulitis, I do believe I have axillary motor nerve Damage. My symptoms of pain and weakness match up with deltoid pain weakness and teres minor weakness. I am being scheduled for a nurse conduction test.

I couldn’t figure out the minor pain I was having but I just mentioned it at work and several others said they had the same. My 1st Pfizer was two-weeks ago. About 4 days ago, I started feeling a very minor shooting nerve-type pain running down my arm on the inside, from my bicep to my wrist, and maybe even into my hand. I have had pinched nerve issues before and thought it was that. With my 2nd Pfizer coming up on Monday (day 17), I started wondering if it was a vaccine reaction. I mentioned it at work and 2 others said they have been having the same pain. They both received shot 1 within days of me. But, I don’t see this as a reaction on any websites. Does anyone know? I’m thinking I will ask for shot 2 in the other arm. BTW, I did not have any reaction initially what-so-ever other than normal shot soreness in the arm muscle. Very minor.

I got both shots moderna the first one after 8 days grew a large bumpy rash lasted 7 days got the second one March 17th had chills, fever, headache body aches within 12 hours lasted 1 day. It’s been 10 days now and I’m still feeling tired feverish and sluggish my arm I can’t lift it to carry groceries my entire arm hurts still feels like maybe they hit a nerve on the shot Area I don’t know but if it continues will let my doctor know just not able to doing my daily cleaning of my house. Basically don’t have the strength to lift heavy items or raise my left Arm to put thing up in cabinet hurts to much.

Wanted to share my experience in an effort to help others. I found this message board the day after I received my first Moderna shot this week. I was relieved to find a few had the same side effects as me. I was vaccinated in my left arm and within five minutes, felt something shoot across my collarbone to my right shoulder. A few hours later the injection site felt as if someone punched me, hard, which is normal. The next morning (approximately 22 hours later), an extreme, dull ache in my upper, right arm (opposite of jab) woke me. I could barely move it. Couldn’t lift it at all without assistance form my other hand. It felt weak and as if I had major deltoid muscle fatigue and a rotator cuff injury. It was horrible. I took two, 650mg 8-hour Tylenol that targets muscle and joint pain every eight hours and broke out my trusty massager with a heat feature and applied it to the area for much of the day. By that evening, the ache was still there, but had lessened substantially. The following day – my shoulder was fine, I was able to raise it normally, but my deltoid was still a bit sore as if I got a jab in that arm. Three days out – still feel a bit of soreness in the deltoids of both arms and confident it will be gone soon. I too am not looking forward to what the second jab may have in store in regards to side effects – but like others have posted – better than the alternative. STICK WITH IT ALL. But, make sure to research proper jab placement and make sure those who administer your shots are in the right area! Hope this helps.

I had astra Zeneca vaccine on February 5th since then nothing but trouble with my arms wrist and fingers .Pain between shoulder and elbow gives me most trouble .My hands are swollen and pain is worse at night.Thinking I won’t go for second jab

I am 66, and 6 weeks post first, 3 weeks post 2nd pfizer. I continue to have significant muscle pain in very specific places. Right where bicep and deltoid join, both arms. Neck, high hamstrings , both sides, and upper calves, wrapping around knees. I have always tried to avoid NSAIDS, but can’t perform basic functions with out ibuprofen. Wish I had some answers, or relief in sight. Getting frustrated.

Hi everyone….I haven’t written in a few days. I had my first Pfizer vaccine on January 13…..As I wrote before, I have had pain in both arms and now both feet since a week after my first shot. I had relief when I took a 5 day course of Prednisone. I am allergic to all pain killers. I have severe pain now when I lift my arms in a certain way. The pain is more severe at night. I am so frustrated !!!!! I wonder if this pain will ever go away. I wish our doctors were aware of this delayed arm pain. How can we get the word out there ? Thank you all for writing about your experience.

Still having arm/shoulder pain 4 weeks after 2nd phizer dose. I am concerned that the problem was improper injection of the vaccine resulting in Sirva. If injected somewhere other than the deltoid muscle, it may render the vaccine useless. I may need a new round of vaccine injections! How do I know?

Hi – I received had my second Pfizer shot in my left arm on February 4th. I had a bloody nose once a day for 4 weeks starting two days after the shot…which was annoying. That resolved, however I also developed numbness and tingling down my left arm (injection site) arm. It extends from shoulder blade to my fingers. If I rest my arm just right – my hand goes numb. I also feel like I’ve been punched in the arm and it sometimes gets so achy that “m taking Advil fairly religiously. I’ve been trying to find out if it’s all related to the shot and I’m so glad I found this site. It’s really hard to find any information about these side effects.

Moderna – 1st shot
Day 1 = Sore arm at injection site only. (no other symptoms)
Day 2 = Sore arm still but less sore.
Day 3 = still a little sore but much less than Day 2.
Day 4 = All arm soreness gone and no other symptoms. HTH

Folks, It would be very helpful if a member of the medical community would post something about his/her experience with these long term side effects. Surely there are doctors that have examined these side effects and have opinions about them. Advice like “Do Not Worry they will go away in a few days” not helpful.

I received the first Pfizer dose 24 hours ago in my left arm with NO DISCOMFORT WHATSOEVER. I moved that arm continuously the rest of the day that I received the shot. Shoulder rolls, Windmills, lots of different movements throughout the day, multiple reps. It was recommended at the time of the vaccine and after talking to people who have experienced soreness that lasted for days I decided to try that. Maybe it helps distribute the vaccine throughout the body so it doesn’t remain concentrated at the injection site. Hope this helps

This site has been a wonderful comfort to me-I had my second Pfizer vaccine on 3-15 and on day four post vaccine, I developed under my arm
(arm pit) pain and that pain radiated to my shoulder and the back rib cage area. I still have this pain and I am taking Motrin and NSAID. I called my doctor because the discomfort levels are really bothering me. He ordered blood work and I am waiting for results. We will take it from there-since the pain has not subsided. Please note that this was after my second vaccine. For the first two days, I was in bed because I was exhausted-no other symptoms and arm did not hurt from vaccine. The side that is causing me problems is the opposite side from the injection. This started four days post injection and I see that others have had similar problems. I am wondering if this was an underlying medical problem that the vaccine awakened. I have no idea; nobody really does. That is why we are all on here—we need to help each other understand what is going on. I will keep you updated on my status when I find out results and get imaging done if necessary. Thank you all for posting on here. I hope everyone finds answers.

I had the Pfizer vaccine yesterday and within a few hours of the shot, my arm began to become sore. However, there is no red spot/rash, but the area near the injection site has a hard ball feeling kind of thingy under my skin. Glad to hear it is a common reaction and is the vaccine doing it’s job.

I came here looking for a particular COVID vaccine reaction, and I haven’t seen it so far. I don’t know whether or not what I have is a reaction to the vaccine. Had my first Moderna injection on March 2nd. My arm was a bit sore the next day, but nothing extreme. However, about a week later, I looked down at my hands to see that my fingers were bright red except for the knuckles which were white. I didn’t think this was a reaction to the vaccine though. Went to my doctor who ran a lot of blood work for auto immune diseases such as a sedimentation rate and one for anti-nuclear antibodies. All of my blood work including a CBC and urine analysis were negative. Could my red fingers be due to the vaccine? They are still red and white although the intensity of color changes depending upon what I’m doing. I’m a bit scared. I read Lisa’s comment #151 and she sounds like me. My doctor also suggested seeing a rheumatologist. i don’t know if I want the second shot.

Hi Lisa, Thanks for sharing your medical data. Your take on autoimmune disorders make sense to me. Now six weeks since my second Moderna shot and yesterday my arm was almost normal. Today the pain has returned. I did a light weight workout yesterday and felt no pain. Just some curls and bench presses. Not a typical injury. Very baffling. Saw a woman interviewed on tv today who got the virus from her children several months after her second shot. She was really sick for several days, but no hospitalization.
I guess in my case, 81 years old, Father Time has just caught up with me. The answer is Younger Women, Colder Beer, Faster Horses, and More Money! LOL

Hi All, I went to see my primary care physician today so I wanted to send an update. I was hoping to leave there with a prednisone script, quick, easy, and painless, but he doesn’t feel that is the appropriate course of action in my case. He’s concerned the prednisone could mask what’s really going on and wants to focus on a diagnosis before jumping into a treatment. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’ve been experiencing pain/achiness since my second Pfizer shot on February 19th. It’s a deep, constant ache that migrates from my shoulder to below my clavicle and into my upper back/posterior deltoid. I’ve thought it could be anything from SIRVA (seem to have ruled that out since my pain is moving around and I have full range of motion without increased pain) to an undiagnosed vulnerability in my shoulder that was possibly awoken by the vaccine (my immune response to the vaccine). My doctor wrote me a script for a non -steroid anti-inflammatory, ordered numerous blood panels, and referred me to a rheumatologist. I am 44 years old and don’t have any history of autoimmune disorders so this is all very new and scary to me, and I’m sure what I’m experiencing is similar to what many of you are feeling as well. I am now researching autoimmune disorders that can be triggered by a vaccination, and apparently it does happen. I will keep you all posted. I am very grateful I have found this forum and I hope we continue to share our experiences as we all navigate these unchartered waters together.

After taking the Prednisone and feeling relief from my arm pain for only a week, I’m sorry to report the pain is back. Both arms hurt when I lift them and try to reach for something. So frustrating….I might look for a rheumatologist. This pain has been constant since January 20….a week after my first Pfizer vaccine.

I received my 2nd moderna vaccine on 3/19/21. Felt extreme discomfort during injection which radiated dowwn my arm into my hand, said omg, and was told relax the injection is done..Waited the 15 minutes after vaccine and went home. Instructions were tylenol, cold compresses for discomfort…..When I got home i noticed injection site was high up on m,y arm toward the left side..I did ask after the uncomfortable injection if maybe they hit a nerve or bone and was told no…Also I got my vaccine at a med teaching facility…I had same side effects as I did with my 1st Moderna vaccine, extreme pain in upper arm, could only move with aid of right hand, slight fever, which lasted about 36 hours……I’m hoping that this student gave me the injection in my muscle, if not, at least 1s6 injection is 80% effective.

I have been writing on this website since my symptoms began on January 20…one week after my first Pfizer vaccine. The pain in my arms has been intense, especially at night or when I am lifting the arm to reach for something. A week ago, I finally took 40 mg of Prednisone for five days. It was instant relief. I’m sorry to say the pain in both arms is back. I am having trouble sleeping and feel pain when I lift my arms to reach for something. Now, I hope to find a rheumatologist to give me some answers. I do not want to take Prednisone again….Thank you again for this site…

I had my first Moderna shot March 10, now ten days later have yet to have and arm reaction whatsoever.
I understand a reaction indicates the vaccine is working. I’m concerned that the shot I received was
ineffective . I’m a healthy 85 year old who rarely gets sick. Should I be concerned?

I had my first Covid shot early January, I had a dead arm, which was sore and I was unable to lift it. This lasted about 2 days. Then the arm was cometely back to normal. However, nearly 3 months on and my arm is back to exactly how it felt when I first had the vaccine. I can’t lift it and it feels like I’ve been punched a 100 times in the arm. What the hell is this?? 3 months in? Is it the nerve, but if so, why nothing for nearly 3 months and now this for the past week? I’m due my second soon and am quite concerned. Anyone else experiencing this?

from #83
I have found that avoiding sleeping on the affected side helps the arm feel less vulnerable the following day. Almost 4 weeks out from 2nd Phizer. My left arm is fine until I use it a certain way like putting any pressure on the pad of my thumb. Something as easy as making hamburger patties will trigger a zap/spasm of pain from my thumb to my bicep and my arm becomes unable to function. I have learned to recognize my arm starting to spasm and have been able to guard it and reduce movement until it corrects. When this first started it would come on so suddenly that I would spontaneously holler and tears would come streaming out of my eyes before I knew it. Now I can most of the time feel it coming on and prepare my brain for the pain and mentally distract myself enough to redirect it so it is not as severe. When I am not focusing on the discomfort ( a bit of an understatement for the level of pain) I find I am able to take the time to be curious in a sort of out of body experience way regarding the feelings coursing through my arm and I find it fascinating. The good news is overall it seems to be improving and Vitamin I (Ibuprofen) is effective at controlling the pain for the most part. I also tried gabapentin one night and the next day my arm felt stronger and less prone to spasms the following day. I do not know if this was part of the work of the gabapentin. Interesting though, as I am typing this, my vaccinated (left) arm has become useless and is spazzing out. Not sure if this is from the vaccine or from my long standing inability to type well. Weird stuff. Happy to have you all as part of my support system. Hang in there. With your good arm of course. .

I had the Oxford vaccine on 9/3/21 usual side effects , headache sore arm tiredness for a few days after, this morning the injection site is red swollen and sore with all the hoo ha in the news about the Oxford vaccine you tend to worry, is this normal 10 days after the shot?

I too am so glad I found this site. I had the 1st Moderna vaccination on 3/13. I had read to get the vaccine in your non-dominate arm. Noticed pain at the injection site, mild, then a couple hours later felt an odd pain in my left shoulder. Thought okay that is strange, then a burning sensation. I have not had a vaccination in years due to getting sick immediately from that prior vaccine. I also am extremely sensitive to medications and experience side effects that others do not. I was extremely hesitant to get these new vaccines. Since Covid is so deadly, I decided to get the vaccine and I prayed that I would know whether to get the 2nd dose. Two days ago I was raking the lawn and noticed a weakness in my left shoulder and arm. I knew immediately this was a side effect of the vaccine. So I started searching online for others that experienced shoulder pain after the vaccination and I discovered SIRVA and my heart sank. I am so thankful I did not get the shot in my dominant arm.
I will not get the 2nd dose. Since the first dose is over 80% effective. I will not risk my health further. Once that needle goes into your arm there is no control over what side effects you will experience and this shoulder issue being chronic terrifies me.

I wish all of you a complete recovery and good health.

i had the Astra Zen eca over 9days ago was ok till night time slowly got hotter and hotter the following two days i felt really unwell , 7days later im left with a very hard 2″ by 2″ very hot and so itchy that seems to be growing i marked it so can keep eye on if it grows any more , Any suggestions how to reduce swelling and itchyness it driving me crazy i put on ice cold pads which relieve it fr short time

Yes, David! I had my first Moderna shot on Feb 12th and had not only a sore arm but it seemed to radiate up my neck to just behind my ear. I’m reading that it could be swollen glands but I didn’t feel any lumps. It said some may not feel them. That was about it for first one. The 2nd dose was like a Mack Truck! Sore arm at first and I was fine for 11 hrs and then had left leg cramp and chills maybe slight headache but no fever. Horrible night with a weird feeling that my body was being twisted inside and out! Woke up fine at 4am and then it hit again with chills in the afternoon. Today it is 1 week after 2nd dose and I’m finally getting my energy back. Strange thing is that it’s been 5 weeks since first one and my left arm (2nd in right) which now and then has been like a sore muscle… is now sore just like after I had the injection and the NECK pain has come back! I’m just keeping a diary and have shared some of this with my doctor. When it finally goes away I will send in a report to V-Safe or the other site.

Hi, I wanted to update on my situation as today is exactly 4 weeks since my 2nd Pfizer shot. After the shot I didn’t have any problems for 4 days and then I started having pain in both arms (I had 1st shot in right and 2nd in the left). The arm pain continued and I also eventually developed swollen lymph nodes under my arms. On the 6th day I had horrible pain in my legs that lasted 2 days and went away. Arm pain remained. Not horrible pain like I can’t move my arms, just dull aching pain as well as weakness in my arms. For a few days the pain radiated up my shoulder and into my upper back as well. At almost 3 weeks post 2nd dose I went to my MD and got a prednisone shot as well as oral prednisone to take for 4 days. This has helped much – my arm discomfort is not completely gone but it is getting much better. The pain in my back completely went away within a few days of the first prednisone shot. Yesterday I had one more prednisone shot and I am taking another 4 days of prednisone as I believe this is an inflammatory response and I want to get this inflammation down and hope it doesn’t come back. I was cynical about taking the prednisone due to inference with vaccine working but apparently enough time has passed. I don’t know if some of us are just more sensitive to the vaccine, if this is an immune response there is just so many I don’t knows about this. I see some people have been suffering with this extended arm pain for months post vax now. Four weeks in and 2 rounds of prednisone later I can just say that each day is getting a little better.

I received my second Moderna vaccine 3/18/21 in right upper arm. Swelling in area as I expected. I have itching and a scratch on backside of my right shoulder that looks like a scab. I had these same scratches after my first vaccine in February on the left side also 2 weeks later also. I didn’t make a connection between the vaccine & scratches until today. I just wonder if anyone experienced this also.

I received the first Pfizer shot 3/17/21 in my left arm. All was well for about 3 hrs after then out of the blue I had this dull ache in my shoulder which radiated up the back left side of my neck to the base of my skull. It felt like a really severe ear ache. I also had these weird little electrical shock running down my neck into my shoulder. I could not lie down to sleep so I sat up at the dining room the whole night. An ice pack and 800 mg of Ibuprofin did nothing. I fell asleep with my head on the table for about 1/2 an hour before waking up to my phone alarm. The pain had subsided from a 10 to about a 4. Its been lingering the whole day. I’ll see how it goes tonight. Not looking forward to another episode of that. I’ wonder if they hit a nerve with the needle? Has anymore had similiar symtoms envolving shoulder and neck.?

Had Pfizer first shot 6 weeks ago, at first no I’ll effects at all but few days later developed dull ache at site of injection. I’m hoping it clears up before I am due my second jab. Like some others here I also have ache in elbow and general weakness in my arm.

The first day after receiving the Pfizer vaccine I had headaches and an achy neck. The day after receiving the vaccine, my left shoulder was swollen, sore, and tender at the injection site as well as had a hard lump and still had the achy neck. On the third day the lump got bigger and itchy. I started putting witch hazel on my shoulder. The lump started to get smaller on the fourth day, but I also developed a lump under my right armpit, the arm that did not receive the injection. I have heard stories of people getting swollen lymph nodes in the armpit of the arm that received the injection but not the opposite arm. The lump is tender as well. I will meet with my doctor next week to discuss this.

Is anyone else experiencing pain in rib cage from moderna vaccine

Hi All. I know we’re presenting in various manners with our arm/shoulder pain but I came across this article and thought it could be educational for some of us. I am in my 40s and have been active most of my life, frequenting gyms and weights, and have definitely had minor “bumps and bruises” or tender areas that would need a little break from weights throughout my life. My first dose of Pfizer was in my left arm, no issue there (besides to be expected soreness for a few days). I opted for my second shot in my right, and I seem to recall now times in the past, when doing shoulder exercises, my right one would sometimes say, “hey, be careful with me- I’m a little vulnerable” 🙂 No diagnosed injury, but I believe if I’m remembering correctly that this shoulder sometimes sent me a warning. So could the local inflammation have awoken a vulnerability in me? Something to ponder. Here’s a direct quote from the article and I’ll attach the link as well. Sending healing thoughts to all of us… this has been a heck of a year, and now to deal with this when we were finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel just feels like someone is playing an evil joke on us.

Quoted from article:

“In general, chronic shoulder pain with or without reduced shoulder joint function can be caused by a number of common conditions including impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tear, biceps ten- donitis, osteoarthritis and adhesive capsulitis [13]. In many cases, these conditions may cause no symptoms until provoked by trauma or other events. Reilly et al. [14] reviewed a series of shoulder ultrasound and MRI studies obtained in asymptomatic persons past middle age and found partial or complete rotator cuff tears in 39% of those individuals. Therefore, some of the MRI findings in our case series, such as rotator cuff tears, may have been present prior to vaccination and became symptomatic as a result of vaccination- associated synovial inflammation.”

Article link:

https://www.sciencemag.org/sites/default/files/shoulder.injury.Atanasoff.Vaccine.2010.pdf

I have been writing in to this website. I had the first Pfizer shot back on January 13. A week later, the pain in my arms , hands, feet….started. I had range of motion…..but constant pain. I took my first Prednisone March 10….and felt relief immediately. I took 40mg for 5 days. A week later, I feel a slight ache in my arms but not the severe pain I felt. I had frozen shoulder 2 years ago. I could not lift my arm . This pain was very different. I hope I will continue to feel ok…..Will keep everyone posted….Thanks so much for this site….As others have mentioned, my doctor did not think the pain was related to the vaccine…In fact, he wanted me to get an MRI if the Prednisone didn’t work.

Hi Susan,
Personally I do not think it is a case of misery loves company, but of folks looking for solutions to common problems. Suggest that you read all the posts and see if anyone has had a similar experience. Many of us, me included, have had a sore shoulder for weeks and discussing it has been very helpful to me. The medical community, as you will find out soon, is basically ignoring side effects. We are all thankful for the vaccine, but would like to be restored to our previous selves.

Reading these comments leave me with weird sense of misery loves company but very sad to see this amount suffering. I’ve read very few comments that seem to reflect my situation so wonder if anyone has advice. I got my second Moderna vaccine on 3/13. That night, I experienced minor pain in what I believe to be my rib cage in the back, left side, about 2 inches from my spinal cord and an inch below the shoulder blade. The next day I had the classic symptoms of achiness, nausea, chills, etc but by the second day, began to feel much better. But then the pain in the rib cage intensified and now on day 4, continues. The funny thing is I have no pain when lying down, only when upright. It’s a sensation of throbbing and pulsating and is coming from a very localized area. My range of motion is fine in my shoulder. So I wonder if it is not a muscle issue but maybe an infection. I am a very sturdy and active 65 year old who is rarely sick or in pain so this is unusual for me. Thank you very much for any feedback.

I received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on 3/12/2021. I was fine for 5 hrs after the shot and then severe body aches , chills, 102 fever, severe migraine , and extremely sore achy arm . By the following after all symptoms upsides besides my arm hurting really bad . It is not day 5 and my arm is still hurting really bad , extremely achy , tender to touch , red and swollen . I’ve taken ibuprofen and that doesn’t seem to help . I hoping that I don’t have an bacterial infection ? Please help !

I just got my MRI and I have: Findings can be seen with adhesive capsulitis. I am not happy

I forgot to mention, that his office told me that the results were received at 9:45 this AM.

Update 4 1/2 weeks after 1st Astra Zeneca jab and my symptoms are still very similar to Lisa’s (response to Val post 112). A trawl through the internet reveals numerous problems with flu vaccinations in the past so it would be instructive to know if all this is related to Covid vaccinations or just injections in general.

Hi Brooke, Please, please tell us the results of your MRI. I understand your concern since I still have a sore shoulder 4 1/2 weeks after second shot.

Because of what I am going through, see 103, 116, I will not get my second Moderna shot. I am due March 24. I had my Shoulder MRI yesterday and I am so scared to find out what it says. I have been doing some research and I am starting to think that I may have a brachial plexus injury from the injection. MY symptoms seem to match up. When I saw my orthopedic surgeon last week, he told me that if I decided to get the second injection, to get it in the anterior thigh which is an accepted place to get a vaccine, but everyone I called told me they would not administer it there. What a mess!! I am so depressed.

Please note that I live in the UK, so times I quote will be different to the time that comes up on the post.

I had my first Pfizer shot on 2-10. The injection felt more painful than usual but I didn’t think anything of it. It didn’t swell or show any redness or rash, but the injection site in my right arm still hurts. If I bump it against something my arm hurts all the way down to my fingers. I bumped my hand against a faucet the other day and it felt like it does when a blood vessel breaks. I get my second shot today. Needless to say I am nervous. I’m so glad I found this article and comments. I’ve been met with skepticism when I tell certain people what’s going on.

I had my 2nd Pfizer on 12 Feb. All was good until 15 March, now I have a dull ache in injection site. Pain increases with range of motion. I thought I was alone, thanks everyone.

Received my first Moderna shot on 2/15. Arm was sore for about 48 hrs, then nothing. At about 10 days in, arm pain returns, along with many body aches, headaches, joint pain, and also terribly swollen lymph glands under my ear on same side as shot. This has continued for at least 7-8 days, and now, all has subsided, but not yet gone. I cancelled my appt for the second dose as I wasn’t going to add fuel to the fire. In addition, I have always been that lucky person that falls in the .05% range that get the “rare” side effects from many meds. I haven’t had a vaccination since I was a child — none. Of course, my dr. says it’s not from the vaccine, that something else is going on. Of course, silly me, I haven’t been in this body for 70 years without learning something! I’m going to wait until I feel human again before I schedule any more shots. There’s a lot they obviously don’t know.

Update to my previous post 99. I have continued with the ibuprofen and have had some relief but as it is still extremely pain full . I contacted my doctor this morning. Not much help really. She virtually dismissed the idea that it was linked to the vaccine and suggested it was just a coincidence! I was told to continue with the Ibuprofen and arranged for me to see a physiotherapist. Not looking too hopeful at the moment!

Brooke that is what is worrying me as well. Why in the world are they giving these in the shoulder joint???? My first shot was 2-8-21 in the arm muscle no problem at all. The second shot 3-8-21 in the upper shoulder near bra strap???Why??? I have had total numbness no ability to use or lift with left .hurting up into back of my head and neck. sleeping does not come easy……Plus I wonder if I am really vaccinated??

I had my Johnson and Johnson vaccine on Monday, March 8. Today is March 14, and my arm is quite painful. The injection area is like a red spot with bruising all around it. I have pain up to my shoulder and down to my hand. It’s painful, not just sore. Hurts to move it, raise my arm. Hurts even when I’m just sitting.

Hi Brooke,
After 41/2 weeks since second shot still have “clicking and pain” in my left shoulder. Some days it is minimal and then returns. It impedes range of motion and only occurs when I have the arm in certain positions. I do some weight lifting every other day and can do that without pain, but there is definitely something going on with the arm/shoulder where I got the shot. I am age 81 so not getting the shot not an option so will just hope this goes away. It is not getting worse nor better. Almost like a rotator cuff injury or arthritic shoulder. This WEB Site is great and suggest if you have not done so read all the back posts. Very educational. Good Luck, jim livingood

I am so thankful for this board, you have no idea, but so sorry that all of us are suffering. Besides having similar pain as my post above describes, does anyone else have a lot of clicking in their shoulder and arm?? My pain is now going down my arm with burning.

Hi everyone….I was prescribed Prednisone 20MG. Take 2 tablets a day for 5 days. I can’t believe the almost instant relief . I have no pain !!!! Since today was the 5th day, I only hope I continue without pain….Good luck to everyone. I will continue to post….😊

3 days after receiving the Pfizer vaccine, I am experiencing a kind of itching/tingling pain in my under arm area and a sometimes excruciating jabbing/throbbing pain in my left hand /wrist that comes and goes frequently.

Had first shot of Moderna; l left the band aid on till it fell off, about 4-5 days. No reaction on first or second day, but third day started mild diffuse pain at injection site; no redness or swelling. Now, ten days later, still feel a little pain and itchiness. Other comments give me a bit of a chill (no pun intended).

I had first Astra Zeneca shot two weeks ago. I did feel the injection going in. Had arm soreness and felt tired for a few days. Then 10 days after injection pain seemed to get worse. The muscle in upper arm feels weaker and is still sore. I’ve also got pain all around shoulder joint. I have sore areas in muscles at back of affected shoulder and also along top of shoulder and outside of under arm. Pain fluctuates and moves around. Also below elbow is sore when presses. Rang the doctors who said they had had reports of people with pain radiating to their necks. I was told to take pain killers and report back if pain increased or if I couldn’t carry out daily activities with this arm. I wondered if the jab had been incorrectly administered but believe I would be in excruciating pain. I have read it is very important that the jab is not administered too high up or too much to either side due to the presence of main nerves in the arm. Other people I know had mild arm pain which went away quickly. More information should be available on the possible side effects and this would alleviate people’s worries and concerns.

I had known of the 10 day post shot reactions, and that made since my experience with hospitalized patients is the dramatic 10th day of symptoms being “crump day” where most end up on the vent. My husband and a girlfriend had the 10th day post shot immune response with base ball sized red spot and arm pain and malaise. But today and over the last 2 days of this big winter storm front slowly lumbering into Colorado, 2 MONTHS out from my 2nd dose, my injection arm from my neck, across scapula, and down to below my elbow is having such severe pain that I cry. Ibuprofen did nothing, but tylenol helped a little. The storm has finally arrived and snow begun, and the pain is some improved. Pain deep in the bones of the arm when at it’s worst. (Of note, I had Covid last August and the deep bone pain was the same.) Can a bad cold front trigger injection site pain response? Too strange to even ask, but I am.

After months of aches and pains…arms,shoulders,foot….I have taken 3 doses of Prednisone. Pain is almost all gone. 2 doses to go. I believe it was inflammation from the vaccine. I will continue to monitor my progress and keep all of you posted.

I had my first Moderna shot on 2/11/21 and my second one on 3/11/21. With my first shot I had a normal reaction, sore shoulder area and headache. Nothing unusual. With the second shot I experienced a strange feeling about 15 minutes after the shot. The feeling was similar to low blood sugar with a light headed and woozy feeling. I waited my 30 minutes (required due to allergies) and went to get something to eat. I felt fine after eating. I have never had a blood sugar problem unless I go about 7 hours without eating. I had more of a reaction the next day with the body aches, sore shoulder, headache, and I felt warm but no fever. On day 2 after the shot I had Covid arm with redness, warm feeling and swelling. The swelling is going down and the redness is no longer a solid red, it is blotchy. I have rheumatoid arthritis so I am waiting to see if other symptoms appear.

shot on March 4th. shot site stiff for 36 hours ( not bad). then….elbow pain in OTHER arm and next morning, no strength in the arm or hand. and….all joints and tendons from below shoulder hurt (wrist especially). burning sensation in forearm or upper arm at times. now March 12th and still not mush better. hope it ends soon. can not sleep at night. will try sleeping in recliner tonight.

Hi Jacqui, Whilst I’m sorry to hear of your pain, I am glad to hear that someone has had a similar experience to me as I thought I was on my own. In light of your discoveries I am going to start taking some ibuprofens over the weekend and hope for some relief. If I’m still having this amount of pain by Monday I will try my G.P. or nurse at our local surgery. Wishing you all the best with your recovery.

I had my first shot of Pzier on March 9th.I am 36 and have neck stiffness, shoulder pain, hip pain ,fatigue specially during nigh which make me awake

I got the moderna shot two days ago – my arm is very painful and I am having painful muscle spasms at the injection site.

Hello everyone! I wanted to come on here and relay all the information I’ve gathered from my own online research and after speaking with my doctor. I too have had increased pain the same arm I received my vaccine and have had limited range in motion. I was concerned it had something to do with the vaccine itself; but after much research I’ve found something called Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). You can google this and find your own information; but this can happen with any vaccine and from what I’m understanding is more about how the vaccine was administered itself. After calling my Dr. she said I should take an anti-inflammatory before our visit. I took one Advil and immediately began to have more range in motion and reduction in pain. By the next day (almost 24hours later) only some of the pain returned. I went to my Dr and she prescribed me to take two prescription strength Aleve for five days and to exercise to strengthen any damage/increase range of motion. If after the 5 days the pain is still there, I will receive a shot to continue to break up any more of the inflammation. Long term ideas would include steroid shots and physical therapy. I am confident these steps will work since I already feel much relief. I suggest you google SIRVA, make an appointment with your doctor and get the inflammation down. I will report back here after the 5 days. I wish everyone relief in their pain- it is zero fun and definitely scary. Continue to stay well and healthy 🙂

I thought I was alone until I found this site. First Moderna vaccine Feb24. I felt the liquid of the vaccine being injected and it hurt. The next day my arm was in agony, that subsided a over the next couple of days. Around day 4 I developed severe shoulder pain that radiates over the top of my shoulder in my back. I feel like I have a knife in my back. I developed some weakness in the arm. I have constant snapping in my shoulder with movement. I believe I have sirva. I am getting an MRI next week. I am scared to get my second dose. But it I do, I need to find another place to get it because there is only one pharmacist where I got it. The other thing I am worried about is if it was truly injected in the shoulder joint, it will not be absorbed into the body, which means I have no immunity. I am so depressed, I really don’t know what to do.

Same thing here, shot in right arm and then pain in the same spot on the left arm. That went away quickly as did the general soreness in the area of the injection but today (almost a week later) I am experiencing what feels like nerve pain shooting along my tricep (from below the deltoid attachment) to the elbow if I move it a certain way. That area is also sore to the touch. No redness or heat so not indicative of an infection.

I had last pfizer vaccine 2/22. I had the red lump for a week but now my arm and up in my shoulder are sore like I worked out or did too many push ups. Strange. I am feeling a little tired also. Probably revved up immune system just causing some inflammation . After my first vaccine, I had a near syncope event. I immediately had a metallic taste in my throat. I think it scared me and my blood pressure dropped and I got a little faint. They watched me closely for an hour. I was fine. Any of this is better than having Covid.

Is there an end in sight is a common question. Knock on wood for any of us, right? Six weeks ago I woke up with a frozen left hand middle of the night 9 nights after Pfizer #1. It would not move until I made it move by bending my fingers etc etc etc. The next day I experienced a lots of things I have described in other places here or on the sister forum #191 on https://medshadow1stg.wpenginepowered.com/covid19-vaccine-side-effects/. Basically traveling muscle pain – spasms – burning bottom of my left foot etc etc. After a week things got better but not great. Over time there was improvement. Now at 6 weeks I look back at my report card and 4 Days in the “A” range in a row and 5 of the past 7 days. To me an “A” is minimal morning reminder “it is still here.” which may be short-term muscle spasm in the forearms or calves – but no burning. Nothing happening at night or later in the day. Just an early morning 6-9 am “here I am” reminder as of late. If that. Today I didn’t even take ibuprofen. Six weeks is a pretty long time to sit and wonder. It has made me think – – Man if we have to take a booster for variants maybe I am going to think “No.” But to know there is an end to this is probably the thing we are all needing to zero in on. OK – it gets better – and it ends. I can do that (Hope I am not jinxing myself saying any of this!!!). Things are a LOT better at six weeks.

Other things I have picked up on – that may hold water and might not.
Been drinking a lot more WATER
If I have exercised harder than normal I felt it immediately afterward. More flutters and spasms.
Find something else to do so you don’t notice what is happening
My PT (balance issues) has been around and seen a few things. He says I have other indicators to him – of myalgia issues. And – as it happens my trigger spasms and flutters are always in places where he thinks I have some issues/damage. It is like the spasm/burn/flutter would make a circuit. Left pectoral to left back to right forearm etc. Not perfect but mostly the same spots. He said that tells him that the vaccine “effect” is finding areas of existing issue. So sharing that.

Finally – labs for inflammation are all coming back not only negative but really very very good. So for me – this is not some inflammation issue kicking up which is great to hear considering a past non-diagnosed bout with Chronic Fatigue 20 years ago.

As may say – most of this is better than the alternative. And there are worse stories on here than mine. My intense pain only happened for maybe 5 days and only lasted on and off for maybe an hour and could be rubbed out for the most part. The what’s next — is the thing that some of us struggle with. The not knowing. So — maybe – hopefully – I have started to see the light. Good luck everyone.

I had my first vaccination on Saturday 27th Feb and thankfully appeared to have no side affects, that was until Sunday the 7th of March. Then I started with severe pain in the shoulder that had been vaccinated. The movement of my shoulder is limited and just about any movement at all is extremely painful. Has anyone else had this problem?

I received my first Moderna shot on 3/2. That night my arm was very sore around the injections site. After a few days it went away. A few days after that, i felt really sore in my armpit of the injection arm, like i had pulled a muscle. I heard of lymph nodes being inflamed after the shot. Then on 3/10 (8 days later), the pain in my armpit left, but my arm stared feeling sore near the injection site again around dinner time. Today (3/11) i woke up with a red rash on my shoulder, which people are calling “Covid Arm”. I heard it is harmless and i still plan on getting the 2nd shot on the 30th, however it worries me a little bit thinking if i might have an even worse reaction the 2nd time around. Anyone else experience this?

I had Covid in October and just got my first Moderna shot. I had a mild headache on the day of the shot and nothing else. Then I woke up today and my arm was sore at the injection site. Now it is 11AM and my arm is hurting all the way down past my elbow. I have never felt pain like this after a vaccine. I hope it goes away soon. I can normally deal with pain, but I am not even able to lift my arm. Arg.

Got my first Pfizer injection yesterday, March 10th at about 11:30 a.m. in my left arm. Had/have pain in the deltoid muscle/area of the injection site and tenderness/more mild soreness down my left arm. I have had a similar experience with the flu vaccine…but (although still tolerable), I would say this is a bit worse than that. Thanks to those who have posted here and I plan to update on my experience as well. Hoping all of this will help others know what to expect, etc.

I had the Johnson & Johnson vaccine yesterday at 4:30 pm. I woke up at 4 am with fever symptoms (chills, muscle aches, headache). I took some Aleve and it relieved the fever but I still feel extremely fatigued and have some slight back and hip pain. I’m not too worried about it. I’m 32 and in perfect physical health, never previously had any vaccine reactions other than arm pain that I can remember.

After weeks of pain……shoulders, arms, foot, hands, I finally took my first dose of Prednisone. I will post my condition. The pain has been unbearable at times. First Pfizer..January 13….Pain started a week after and never subsided….Thank you for this web site….We are looking for help and hoping to help others. I do not like taking medication. Let’s hope it helps.

Got my first Moderna shot Tuesday March 9th 2021. Within 10 mins started feeling light headed, sort of like I had a buzz. Got home and rested, next morning left arm sore where shot was given. Throughout the day came and went, had feelings of nausea and tiredness but as day progressed arm got worst. There were times when it felt better then moving around let me know it was not. Took a shower and the warm water made it feel some better but slept like crap. Got up this morning @ 3 as I was unable to rest, could not lie on my left side at all and was painful to lie flat on my back. Seems to have subsided since I got up but it is still there. I was expecting some discomfort from stories, sure hop this is gone by the weekend. 2nd shot scheduled for April 6th, hope it is not like this…

I had my first shot yesterday and the arm pain was pretty severe, still have it all over the arm, I dont think I am going to get the second shot, I never expected the side effects I felt, not to mention exhausted, slight headache and more–which also could have been allergies–but the arm pain feels like my arm muscle was shredded. I never experienced any reaction from my childhood vaccines. Did not expect this and do not want to subject myself to who knows what with the second dose. With Moderna the first shot protects up to 80% and that might be good enough for me. I am on the fence with dose 2.

It has occured to me that many of the side effects mentioned here, especially in cases where there is no swelling or redness, could be caused by the vaccine being wrongly administered, rather than the vaccine itself. Having looked into this I have found that a wrongly administered injection can cause tendonitis or bursitis. The description of these conditions seem to fit perfectly with what many of us are experiencing. Has anyone been diagnosed with tendonitis when seeking medical treatment? I would be interested to know other opinions on this.

Thanks for your good wishes, Jim. It’s now over 3 weeks since I had the first dose of the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine. Fortunately, in the UK we have 12 weeks between jabs. For me Marita ( no. 83 above) has just about summed it up and I’d be pretty well repeating what she has said with the arm pain now a bit more intermittent but very random and unpredictable. I can only assume that these are lingering side effects of the vaccine. This is the only site I’ve found where a medical professional has suggested a recovery period of more than 28 days “in a few patients” and adds that “in almost all instances these temporary side effects are part of the body’s normal immune response.” If accurate, these comments should provide some reassurance.

Thank you so much for all your comments….I have been in severe pain since January 20th. My arms, shoulders,hands,feet all have been causing me pain. This morning, I can’t move my fingers or lift my arms and hands. I have not slept because of the pain. I did get a prescription for Prednisone as I wrote in an earlier message. Today , I have decided to try the medication. I will let you know if it works. I am 76 and have always been very active. I feel I have age 20 years since the vaccine. Yours is the only site that even mentions these side effects. I will update everyone.

Last comment and will hibernate. Hope everyone recovers from their side effects. It was good to know there are others in the same boat. I am now convinced that the arm/shoulder pain is somehow connected to the shot, but am also convinced a doctor will never agree. At age 81 and having some previous arthritis in some other joints know what they will say. Again, would still get the shots. The virus is a nightmare. Will continue to monitor.

I’m a 67 YO female and rec’d my first Moderna shot Friday (3/5). Within 4 hrs, started feeling pain (OK, it hurts like a big dog) at the injection site, unable to lift my arm without pain and just couldn’t get comfortable, low grade temp and body aches. Four days later and there’s no improvement in the arm pain and very little relief even with warm compresses and alternating Tylenol and ibuprophen– all of which doesn’t allow for good sleep so fatigue is certainly part of the big picture, too. I tested positive Jan. 4 for COVID-19 and was relieved to have only had symptoms of very high temps, body aches, minimal nausea/vomiting/diarrhea for 4-5 days, fatigue lasted much longer. I was told that I’d probably have more severe side effects with the first vaccine and while that may be true (in comparison to those who haven’t had COVID-19), the side effects of the shot weren’t WORSE than COVID-19 itself but are certainly not fun. I’m scheduled to have the 2nd Moderna on April 2 and wonder if the symptoms will be worse with the second shot…. NOT looking forward to it. Ugh.

I received the Moderna shot on 2/22. No initial pain. 2/23 Should felt excruciating. Could not find a single position where it did not feel like an 8 on the pain scale. It’s now 3/9 and my arm is still sore. I cannot lift it past certain positions without what I can only describe as nerve pain. I think this is a case of SIRVA and most of the medical professionals are not acknowledging how common this will be since most vaccination sites are volunteers. Terrified to get my second dose on 3/22.

Day 9 after receiving Moderna vaccine. Red, slightly swollen arm appeared today, rash, warm to the touch, very slight pain.

had my second shot on 2/14 on 3/4 pain in arm and can hardly use it.

My first dose was Phizer and administered February 2nd and I didn’t even feel the needle. About two weeks later I was tender at the injection site as if I had just received the shot. The pain would come and go.
Second dose was 2/23. Same arm just in case there was continuing post-vaccine activity in my left arm, I did not want to compromise the right one as well.
My arm pain came back a week after the second shot. it was a little more painful than after the first dose. Ten days after the second shot my left arm/shoulder started acting as if I had had a shoulder injury , with pain, weakness and reduced function although nothing that I know of had prompted it.
The weird thing is that it comes and goes and that is why I think it could be related to the vaccine. If it were an actual physical injury to my rotator cuff I think the pain and decreased function would stay consistent and not come and go.
The pain, weakness and immobility in my arm will come up at odd times maybe for a day or two then it will subside or go away only to pop up at a different unpredictable time.
It is cool that there is a support group for this.

About 12 days post-Pfizer 1st dose in my left arm, I noticed my left shoulder was sore. I have arthritis in many large joints, so I thought little of it. Today, 18 days post, I noticed tender lymph nodes in my left armpit. I refuse to allow one iota of paranoia/hypochondria to get in the way of my receiving this vaccine. No side effect is as bad as death from COVID. Second shot is in 3 days, and I’m going for it. I’ve booked a babysitting gig with my grandbabies —the first in over a year— for three weeks after my second shot, and nothing is getting in my way for that! 😀

I got the 2nd Moderna after having Covid Arm with the 1st I have had 2 weeks of on and off headaches, night sweats, and a lump under the armpit that has yet to go away. Also, the Covid arm started to come back 5 days after 2nd shot but went away in one day with ice and antihistamine. Hoping I am on the tail end of it all!

I had the Oxford vaccine 3 weeks ago in my left arm. 5 hours after having the jab I started having severe pain in my arm which is still continuing. My arm is weak and certain movements are excrutiatingly painful. The pain wakes me up at night. There is no redness or swelling. I have spoken to a GP twice and been told , “It will get better, take painkillers!” I feel that I have had no real medical help or reassurance. I had no trouble with the arm previously. This is the first time I have heard of people experiencing the same thing. I am now terrified of having a second jab and don’t think I could tolerate it, especially if this present pain doesn’t stop.

Good luck with the shot tomorrow, Sarah. I made an appointment with my doctor for Friday. I am wondering since the pain is migratory ranging from my elbow up through my arm, shoulder, and upper back if a shot will bring relief or if oral prednisone may be what we need to address our overall immune response/lymphatic system. I just don’t want to do anything that will negate the protection we’re all seeking from the vaccine. Never imagined being in my 40s with no underlying health conditions that I’d suffer weeks post vaccine. I really help we all get better soon. Please update us after your appointment tomorrow… sending you good thoughts!

Thanks to all posting comments on their experience. I have a great HMO and have gotten many vaccinations from them and sincerely hope that my arm pain is not from getting the shot in the wrong part of the arm. Never had a problem before with a sore arm. Almost four weeks since second shot in left arm and soreness remains. It is not severe, but does impede my range of motion and is more noticeable when the arm in in certain positions. Does not interfere with sleeping. It does not seem to be improving, just remains constant. Being age 81, still would get the shots. Better than this deadly virus. Life is its ownself.

2nd Pfizer vaccine two weeks ago. Arm soreness subsides after the second shot after a couple days and then came back at day 7 as an achy burning feeling in my arm, in addition to neck and shoulder pain. Echo everyone else…when did you see improvements? What has helped? I still have full range of motion just sore and painful most of the time.

I received first Moderna shot Jan. 15, and had injection site pain and extreme fatigue for 48 hours. Three weeks later lymph nodes under same arm started hurting. Feb.16 got second vaccine shot, had 102 fever for 48 hours then had severe arm pain in both arms, joints , shoulders, tendons. Went to doctor several times, ER twice and now to neurologist. Had EMG and diagnosed with severe nerve damage in deltoid muscle from vaccine being injected too low on arm. Still having pain in both arms and worse at night, also weakness in arms and hands. Would like to hear if anyone’s pain/ symptoms subside, having difficulty sleeping and trying to go to work and function normally. Been on prednisone for 2 weeks, it seems like only thing that helps me get through the day.

I had 2 Pfizer covid vaccine injections. After first, I had only slight soreness in deltoid muscle the evening of the day I had the injection. After the second, I had the same, but my shoulder joint also was sore, and the day after the injection, the joint hurt so bad, that it affected my range of motion. It went over the week following the injection, but returned about 2 weeks later, and I still have soreness, now 3.5 weeks post second injection. It seems to be diminishing over time. Keeping my fingers crossed that it will go away completely.

I’m reading all of these comments and experienced much of the same soreness in my left arm, the one in which I had my shot. It began 5 days after my 1st shot and today it will be a week that I have been experiencing great soreness across the shoulder and down my arm to elbow and sometimes below. I also felt it at the base of my neck as the pain radiated across the back shoulder blade area and down my left arm. In Googling, I began to wonder if it might be a “pinched nerve”? Goodness, how long does one wait to either see a Chiropractor, or doctor to finally see what is going on? The pain is not steady, and sometimes there is relief, but mostly, I feel the pain.

Pain at injection site.
I had my first Pfizer shot in my right arm January 2021. My arm was sore/painful. My2nd shot was on Feb. 18th 2021, same arm. 7 weeks after, I am still experiencing pain, (today i am feeling pain reaching to my collar bone). I feel weakness and have limited use of that arm, (problems lifting, reaching for stuff).
Sometimes I take Ibuprofen which helps. Called my docteron Feb. 22nd. He sounded surprised. Said its not the vaccine itself but the injection???? And I shd give it more time. Plan to call him again this week.

When scheduling my annual mammogram, I said that I was getting my first COVID vaccine in a few days. I was told by the scheduler to wait until 2 weeks after my 2nd vaccine, because reaction to the vaccine could interfere with how my mammogram appeared.

I had the Pfizer vaccine on February 17th in my RIGHT arm, did not even feel it. The next day I started having pretty severe pain in my LEFT upper arm and shoulder, and still have it today. It bothers me night and day, and I have been wondering if this was from the shot? I have not fallen or hurt my left arm in any way. I am kind of scared to get the second shot March 12th. Will this get worse? Will this go away?

OK no problem.

In Turkey the only available vaccine is the Chinese Sinovac . Being over 65, I had the privilege of being shot among the first ones. A month later I had the second vaccine. Everything seemed to go perfectly, happy to feel no side effects. but on the 10 th day after the second shot I had a sudden acute rib pain all along my chest and back, and all sides at night.. It was hard to breath and catastrophic to try coughing . ( not similar to a heart attack ) Although not as bad as that night,the pain still persists at a lower degree.
X rays have shown nothing and the doctor said that the only possible cause seemed to be a side effect of the vaccine. I wonder if anyone had the same problems. The doctor said that” at least it shows that the vaccine works on you.”

I got the Pfizer COVID-19 shot eleven days ago. And while the really bad pain is gone. My left arm seems like it’s weaker than it was before. It cramps up while I’m playing guitar. I don’t trust some of the ingredients in the vaccination. I almost wish I hadn’t got the shot. I wonder if the CEO of Pfizer has gotten the shot. I wonder if he would give it to his family.

Hi Luba, Reading all these comments has been helpful and educational. If anyone has had arm soreness and gotten over it please post and tell us about how long that took. I am now 3 1/2 weeks from the second Moderno shot and still have sore left arm. The medical folks seem to think it is jus all wonderful all of us are getting our shots, but seem to downplay any side effect. Agree great to get vaccine, but also great to get over any side effect. All my doc will say is if it get worse in a few weeks come and see me. Have to believe medical folks have seen more of this than they let on. Great Web Site.

I am so glad I found your site. I wrote in to state that I am still having severe pain in both arms….more severe at night. Why is this the only site that relieves my anxiety by letting me know that these pains are related to the vaccine ? I am allergic to aspirin and Tylenol and have an auto immune disease. I did see my doctor who prescribed prednisone. I am waiting to see a rheumatologist who can help relieve my pain….I had the first Pfizer vaccine on January 13 …and the pain started on the eight day after the shot….I would like to read when the pain went away in the many other cases I read about…..Thank you …

2nd shot Pfizer March 1. Am 74, within a day tennis-size red, raised, sore, hard, itchy appears at injection site. 5 days later still there, grown. larger down side of arm. Also excessively tired with night sweats and general malaise.

I got a Maderna shot Feb. 25th, 18 min later my face stated swelling and my blood pressure was 125/110. I do have allergies to several Jed’s and have high bones but not this high. I was monitored for about an hour. They let me go home and not to the hospital because I was seeing my Dr. the next day. My Dr. sent me to the hospital, the Dr at the ER didn’t buy the correlation to the covid shot and my BP until all of my test for heart etc came back ok. She gave me two prednisone pills 20 mg each and called in a prescription for 20 days, 20 mg. I talked to the pharmacy and did not fill the prescription. I have been taking Benadryl and my swelling in my face has gone away. Day 8 and my arm at the shot site is hot, itchy, and burning, will take more Benadryl. My Dr and my county health dept don’t recommend the second shot for me. I was so happy to read all of the things on this site, I’m not the only one! Thank you to all of the people who have posted! I don’t think the ER’s are well informed on the covid vaccine side effects.

It’s been 4 weeks since my Pfizer vaccine and my whole arm aches and I’ve lost some strength. At first, I thought I must have slept on it, but now I’m wondering if it’s from the shot.

Hi Sara, No not getting better, but not taking anything for it. My arm only bothers me when I use it in certain positions. It is a range of motion thing. I spoke with my
HMO yesterday, but got no real information. I still exercise some in the mornings, but the soreness not going away. Too many have this complaint so there must be something to it. Better than the virus, but not excited about a long term after effect of the shot. I am 81 so am glad to get the shots. We all just have to hang in thee and hope it goes away I guess.

Has anyone who had arm pain for several weeks have their pain resolve? I am two weeks out since my 2nd Phizer dose and still in pain. Also, has anyone tried steroid injections and did it help?

Hi Emma,
Many who commented on this WEB Site have had sore arms for weeks. Personally, I have had a sore arm three weeks after the second Moderno shot. It is not horrible,, but a range of motion thing. This sore arm complaint seems to be consistent with all vaccines. Hoping it will go away so I can get full range of motion again.
Yes, I am glad I got the vaccine, but seems to me these reactions last longer than they should..

I received the Moderna shot on Feb. 25. Had reasonable arm pain at the injection site the next day – no more than a flu shot. But, 1 week later the pain has returned and the area is swollen and warm to the touch – worse than it was immediately following the injection. I was worried because everything I had read said it would last 1-2 days. This helped ease my mind that it is not abnormal. It sounds like I don’t need to call a doctor unless it worsens or lasts more than a few days. Thank you

My wife received her second Phizer vaccine on March 2. She had a “normally-expected” local injection reaction for first 24 hours. Then injection site got red, itchy, and very warm. Now, it’s constant. Nothing helps for very long. Will try Benedryl next. She needs relief!

Thanks for the post! After first dose I also thought heart attack, feeling more at ease to know other people having same symptoms. They need to let people know about these symptoms. Hopefully we will feel better and second dose won’t be as bad. Still better than getting the virus.

Hi, Article Author here. This update was just added to the above article but for those more focused on the comments I thought I’d add it here too. For those concerned about rashes and swelling after the Moderna vaccine: March 4 update: Allergy researchers at Mass General Hospital created a registry for healthcare professionals to report immediate and delayed reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations. On March 3, the researchers published a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine describing a series of 12 delayed injection site reactions including swelling and rashes that they say require further investigation. The researchers wrote that one patient received antibiotics although they were not necessary. Several others were treated with steroids or anti inflammatories. The letter included some photos and said that the reactions cleared up within a median of six days. Patients were encouraged to receive their second dose. Half of them did not experience the reaction the second time. A quarter did, but to a lesser degree.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2102131?query=featured_home

I got my first shot feb. 8 now i have weird rash on my armpit tried. To use cortisone cream to treat and its not working which is really strange its very itchy and i have to wonder if its from the vaccine

Cherie – I had something similar Very strange sensation and movement in chest and ribs – sort of a quivering/ bubbliness or tremor lasting about 10-15 seconds. The first time it seemed that my body was rocking slightly and I actually thought that there might have been a VERY mild earthquake and checked Google’s earthquake reports.. LOL. I had the 1st Moderna shot – no problem; on day 8 I got Covid arm which was gone by day 11. The first time this happened was on day 16, and I didn’t (don’t?) think it was connected to the vaccine. But your post’s description definitely rang a bell (“giddiness” seemed apt) and like you, I’d not experienced this sensation before (it’s not at all like the feeling of “extra heartbeats”) , so I thought I’d just mention it here. It’s happened to me 4 more times, first several days apart, then a week apart, always when lying down. I’m getting my 2nd shot soon.

Did anyone’s delayed and extended arm pain after the vaccine eventually improve? If so, how long? I am 11 days in and my arms starting hurting me 4 days after my 2nd Pfizer shot. I am also curious if anyone tried steroids for this or what worked???

I received both Moderna doses the first one was 1/28/21 I had soreness in the arm, a lump and after day 2 my arm was hurting. I had the second dose on 2/25/21 and I felt fatigued, achy, mild headache,and feverish for a about 4-5 days. Now my lymph node on the side is swollen, my I am having upper arm pain on the underside it is keeping me from sleeping.

Received both shots of Moderna. Major body ache, fever, chills and unable to move arm 4 hours after getting first shot, symptoms lasted for 48 hours, i was basically knocked out, in bed, unable to even dress myself. Same reaction after the second shot, only difference is the symptoms hit quicker and was over with 24 hours. Now 14 days later, I have a aching sensation in the arm or spot where i received my shots. Its not painful, just achy when i move my arm, no rash, now swelling….i just feel something there, at the injection spot…its concerning since this is new….

I received my first moderna shot Feb 12th.At first it was sore for about two days. Then went away. Then about 8 days in, I started to get left chest pains. Deep chest pains. Two days later, the chest pains subsided but my chest felt heavy. My arms became sore and tingled a little and my upper back aches. I went to ER and they of course found nothing. I didn’t put it together that maybe it was the vaccine side affects because it’s been over 10 days and that initial arm soreness had subsided. I’m scared to get the second shot now because all I can think is when will this arm pain and chest pressure go away?

Had my Astra Zeneca jab on 28th Jan very high up on my arm near shoulder and have been in awful pain ever since. Can’t move my arm without pain, worse at night. Been to physio twice but no better. When will it end. Not going to have the second dose.